Crossword answer
RESTRAIN
8 letters · Used for 8 different clues · 21 appearances · Last seen Evening Standard, August 1, 2026
Letter pattern
RESTRAIN
Clues that lead to RESTRAIN
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Curb8Evening StandardAug 1, 2026
About the music, don't give vent to your feelings8Evening StandardMay 1, 2026
Hold back8Daily ExpressApr 27, 2026
Hold back by force8Evening StandardMar 20, 2026
Bottle up the remainder of the water8Evening StandardOct 17, 2025
Check riddle again?8The IndependentJul 14, 2024
Hold back from taking a holiday, with bad weather coming8Evening StandardJan 12, 2024
Check8Eugene ShefferJul 26, 2022
About RESTRAIN in crosswords
RESTRAIN is a 8-letter answer that has appeared 21 times in our database across 8 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Curb” in the Evening Standard crossword on August 1, 2026.
Other 8-letter answers
SPEEDSUPExpedites
STANDPATMake no moves
SIDECARSMotorcycle attachments
RESIGNEDCalmly submissive
SOUNDERSSeattle pro soccer team
DISGUISETrench coat, wig, and big sunglasses, maybe
HOTCAKESBig sellers
UNSPOKENTacit
JAUNDICEPrejudice (8)
SEAOTTERMarine mammal
HOMEBREWSelf-made booze (4-4)
SOMBREROBroad-brimmed Mexican hat (8)
DAREIASK"Could there possibly be a good explanation for this?"
STEADIEDMade firm second date arranged with bombshell
Every appearance of RESTRAIN (21)
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Aug 1, 2026
Curb · Evening Standard · 6 Down
Jun 27, 2026
Curb · Evening Standard · 2 Down
May 15, 2026
Curb · Daily Express · 1 Down
May 1, 2026
About the music, don't give vent to your feelings · Evening Standard · 33 Across
Apr 27, 2026
Hold back · Daily Express · 11 Down
Mar 20, 2026
Hold back by force · Evening Standard · 1 Down
Oct 17, 2025
Bottle up the remainder of the water · Evening Standard · 17 Across
Jul 24, 2024
Hold back · The Independent · 8 Across
Jul 14, 2024
Check riddle again? · The Independent · 13 Across
Jun 28, 2024
Hold back · Evening Standard · 3 Down
Jan 12, 2024
Hold back from taking a holiday, with bad weather coming · Evening Standard · 33 Across
Dec 30, 2022
Hold back · Eugene Sheffer · 25 Across
Aug 26, 2022
Bottle up the remainder of the water · Evening Standard · 2 Down
Jul 26, 2022
Check · Eugene Sheffer · 7 Down
Nov 5, 2021
Curb · Evening Standard · 17 Across
Apr 23, 2021
About the music, don't give vent to your feelings · Evening Standard · 33 Across
Mar 31, 2021
Curb · Evening Standard · 6 Down
Feb 10, 2021
Curb · Evening Standard · 2 Down
Nov 20, 2020
Hold back by force · Evening Standard · 1 Down
Oct 9, 2020
Bottle up the remainder of the water · Evening Standard · 17 Across
May 11, 2018
Hold back · Evening Standard · 3 Down